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Bilawal Demands Probe After Kashmir Election Defeat
DID Press: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has called for an independent fact-finding commission after his party suffered a setback in local elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, accusing the federal government of suppressing protesters and manipulating the vote.…
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UNAMA Reports Continued Media Crackdown, Journalist Detentions in Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has reported continued restrictions on media freedom in Afghanistan, including journalist arrests, suspension of media outlets, and growing pressure on media workers by the Taliban authorities. In its latest quarterly report released…
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Spanish Cities Allow Adhan as Religious Rights Debate Continues
DID Press: Several cities across Spain have allowed mosques to broadcast the call to prayer (Adhan) under local regulations, renewing discussions about religious freedom, cultural diversity, and coexistence among different faith communities. According to reports, the use of loudspeakers for…
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Taliban Reports Restoration of 32 Historic Sites Across Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Information and Culture has announced the restoration of 32 historical monuments, the identification of 44 archaeological sites, and the rehabilitation of hundreds of cultural artifacts across Afghanistan over the past year. Zabihullah Mujahid, the Taliban…
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Pakistani Senator Criticizes Religious Restrictions Ahead of Arbaeen
DID Press: Raja Nasir Abbas, opposition leader in Pakistan’s Senate and chairman of the Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) party, has criticized restrictions on religious gatherings and urged the Punjab government not to limit Ashura and Arbaeen mourning ceremonies. Abbas said holding…
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UN Reports Continued Killings and Arbitrary Arrests by Taliban
DID Press: UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) says the Taliban continued to carry out killings, arbitrary arrests, and torture of former Afghan security personnel between April and June 2026, while also expanding the use of public floggings, according to…
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UN: Nearly 500 Afghan Civilians Killed in Border Clashes with Pakistan
DID Press: UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) says nearly 500 Afghan civilians were killed and more than 1,200 others injured in border hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan from October through the end of June, according to its latest human…
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Taliban Detain American Citizen Over Alleged Christian Proselytizing
DID Press: Taliban security forces have detained a 44-year-old U.S. citizen in Mazar-i-Sharif, accusing him of promoting Christianity and engaging in alleged missionary activities, according to local reports. The detainee has been identified as Todd Adam Baker, who was reportedly…
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Taliban Urges Afghan Investors Abroad to Return Home
DID Press: Taliban has called on Afghan business owners and investors living abroad to relocate their capital and investment activities to Afghanistan, offering a package of incentives aimed at encouraging private investment and boosting domestic production. In a statement, the…
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Armed Attack Kills Tribal Elder and Nephew in Afghanistan’s Nimroz
DID Press: An armed attack by unidentified gunmen in Zaranj city, the capital of Nimroz province, has killed a tribal elder and his nephew, while leaving two others injured, according to the provincial police command. Police officials said the incident…
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